INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
🎸 Inter-School Battle of the Bands
Well done to ROOM2 and ABC who recently participated in the inter-school Battle of the Bands competition at Boronia K–12. A total of 12 bands performed, with ABC winning Best Overall Band! 👏
ROOM2 also received an honourable mention for their resilience and professionalism after pushing through some unexpected audio difficulties. A fantastic effort from both groups!
🎤 Assembly Performances
Congratulations and thank you to Ari Cooper and Ben Seymour for their beautiful duet, as well as ROOM2 for their performance at the Year 8 and 9 assemblies during Weeks 6 and 7.
🎶 September Soirée
On Thursday 4 September, family and friends were treated to a wonderful showcase of music at our annual September Soirée. 🎹🎻
Students from across all year levels performed a variety of solos, duets, and small ensemble pieces, delighting the audience with their talent and passion.
The Soirée provides a special opportunity for our musicians to share their acoustic skills in an intimate setting! 🎵✨
A big thank you to everyone involved, especially our fabulous Instrumental Music staff for their guidance and support. 👏
🎤 LHS The Voice
Over 30 students from Years 7–12 took part in the Blind Auditions during Week 7, with 15 students progressing to the heats in Week 8.
Tuesday 9 September
- Ben Seymour (Year 9)
- Emma Hade (Year 9)
- Janussha Balasubramanian (Year 8)
- Chloe Stephen (Year 8)
- Luca Van Der Westhuizen (Year 12)
- Sadie Condron (Year 7)
- Chloe Critchley (Year 7)
Thursday 11 September
- Callum Eade (Year 9)
- Lily Crosby (Year 10)
- Caitlyn White (Year 8)
- Tegan O'Brien (Year 8)
- Jude Milborn (Year 8)
- Pippa Gill (Year 7)
- Jordan Handley (Year 8)
Each year we continue to be blown away by the incredible vocal talents of our students. Good luck to everyone competing for a place in the Grand Finale, and thank you to all of our judges – both staff and students.
🎺 NEVR Rookie Band Workshop
Each year, the region facilitates the Rookie Band Workshop, where beginning band students from schools across the area come together for workshops, a performance, and a recording session. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to build skills, confidence, and experience in performance.
This year’s workshop will take place at Fairhills High School on Wednesday 22 October. Each school has a limit of 15 students, so places are first come, first served. Lilydale High has a strong tradition of involvement in this event, and we look forward to seeing many of our new students representing the school.
👉 Registrations (for Rookie Band members only) can be made via this link: TryBooking Registration.
For more information, please see Ms Goode or check Compass.
🎷 2026 Jazz Scholarship Opportunity
Applications are now open for the CMaP-Bendigo Bank Jazz Scholarship 2026! 🌟
This is a fantastic opportunity for students of woodwind, brass, piano, or strings at about AMEB Grade 4+ (no exams required).
🎵 The Scholarship provides:
A feature spot at a monthly, paid gig with a working jazz band
Tuition and mentoring in melody, improvisation, and stagecraft
Rehearsal support and performance guidance
Applications are open NOW and close on Sunday 20 December 2025 ⏰.
For more info and application details, check the attached flyer or visit: CMaP Jazz Scholarship
📅 Performance Diary Dates
- Tuesday 9 September – LHS The Voice, Heat 1
- Thursday 11 September – LHS The Voice, Heat 2
- Thursday 9 October – LHS The Voice Grand Finale
- Monday 13 October – ENCORE! 2025 (all concert bands and ensembles)
- Wednesday 22 October – NEVR Rookie Band Workshop (LHS Rookie Band members)
- Sunday 26 October – Mt Evelyn Street Party (ROOM2, HSD, Infinite Static, and ABC Rock Band performances)
- Sunday 9 November - Maroondah Festival
- Wednesday 3 December – Year 12 Valedictory Dinner (Year 12 Musos)
- Sunday 7 December – Lilydale Melba Festival and Street Fair (Funk Empire and rock bands TBC)
Jacki Goode
Instrumental Music Coordinator